BENTON – Herbert L. Lampley, 81, of Benton, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family on Friday morning, April 19, 2024, at OSF Hospital in Peoria, IL.

Mr. Lampley was born in Chicago Heights, IL, on November 14, 1942, the son of Herbert W. & Ruth (Conner) Lampley. He married Barbara J. (Kanoza) on December 22, 1961, in Newhall, CA, and she preceded him in death on May 19, 2013.

Herb proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.

Mr. Lampley is survived by his:

Son: Matthew C. Lampley & wife Rose of Decatur

3 Grandsons:
Matthew T. “Tyler” Lampley & wife Meagan
Severiano Lampley of Decatur
Salvador Lampley of Decatur

Mr. Lampley was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Brian Wesley Lampley and sister Wanda M.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 26th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Ron Cremeens officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Military Rites will be conducted by the Benton American Legion Post #280 & VFW Post #2671. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

For more information or to send online condolences, please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.